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University of California, Los Angeles Hiring for Project Scientist, Chemistry, Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division at Los Angeles Full Time

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Project Scientist, Chemistry, Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF09140

The Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division (ATTD) at the UCLA Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology is looking for a Project Scientist to work in our Molecular Imaging and Therapy Lab. Our lab focuses on prostate, sarcoma and pancreatic cancer and radiotheranostics discovery. The Division is headed by Dr. Johannes Czernin, Professor, Molecular and Medical Pharmacology.

Job Type
This position is full time.

Key Responsibilities include:
Projects involve organic chemistry, peptide discovery, radiochemistry, cell and mouse model evaluation, treatment study, and clinical translation.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

  • Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry or related field.
  • Record of accomplishment, including presentations at scientific conferences and/or peer-reviewed publications.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: theranostics, radiolabeling, gene therapy delivery.
  • Animal handling and standard animal techniques (oral gavage, tail vein, i.p., subcutaneous injections, drug administration, tumor caliper measurements…)
  • Experience with sterile cell culture sterile technique.
  • Strong organizational abilities. Able to work independently and follow through on assignments. Able to organize and present results in an appropriate format.

    Preferred education experience and skills:

  • Experience with preclinical PET would be an advantage.
  • Experience in basic and advanced molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western Blot, Fluorescence Microscopy).
  • Attitude to work with accuracy, precision, and reliability in performing technical and analytical activities.
  • Experience with rodent animal handling is a plus.
  • In vivo imaging is a plus.

    The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and departmental core facilities for molecular imaging, as well as access to the great UCLA research community.

    We value motivation and team member spirit more than prior experience in any particular field. Exceptional individuals who do not match these descriptions exactly will also be considered.

    Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae (CV), a statement of research, and a minimum of two references to UC Recruit.

    Additional Information:
    For more information about our research, please click on the following links:
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term=Czernin+Johannes%5BAuthor%5D
    https://www.uclahealth.org/urology/iuo/mona-lueckerath-lab

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    All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct
    https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.

    To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09140

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

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